This Secondary Education Mathematics degree prepares students to teach grades 9-12. In this Bachelor of Science degree, students must complete extensive mathematics study, which includes courses such as calculus, geometry, statistics, and more.
Students s in the Secondary education mathematics program will complete a sequence of teacher education courses, which prepares them to apply key principles of education to high school mathematics.
The Secondary Education Mathematics degree is for undergraduate students who want to:
Develop an in-depth understanding of mathematics in accordance with professional standards
Learn how to apply research to their role in the high school classroom, taking an evidence-based approach to secondary mathematics education
Incorporate best practices for instruction and classroom management into their mathematics classes. This includes community engagement and working with learners of different backgrounds and cultures
Learn to develop effective instruction plans or curricula for mathematics at the high school level
Explore social and policy issues that affect math in secondary education
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has determined that our curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state of Illinois. We are unable to determine if the curriculum meets the educational requirements for any of the remaining U.S. states and jurisdictions. Please go to the University's State Authorization Licensing and Complaint Information to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
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